About Kapaz PFK

Kapaz PFK is a professional football club based in Ganja, Azerbaijan, competing in the Azerbaijan Premier League. Founded in 1959 (originally under different names such as Toxucu and Dinamo Kirovabad), the club has a long history that dates back to the Soviet era, when it even reached the Soviet Top League. Today, Kapaz remains one of the most traditional clubs outside the capital Baku.

Following Azerbaijan’s independence, Kapaz enjoyed its most successful period in the 1990s, winning the national championship three times and the Azerbaijan Cup four times. One of its most notable achievements came in the 1997–98 season, when the club won the league undefeated—an exceptional record in Azerbaijani football. These successes established Kapaz as one of the country’s historically significant teams.

In the 2000s, however, the club faced serious financial difficulties, leading to relegation and even temporary exclusion from the top division. Despite these setbacks, Kapaz managed to recover, returning to the Premier League and maintaining a strong and loyal fanbase, often among the largest in Azerbaijan. Today, the club continues to compete at the top level, representing the city of Ganja and preserving its legacy in Azerbaijani football.